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Orthopedic Surgery
Licenses
United States: Missouri
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
73 Answers
14 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Yes you can have impingement without having a labral tear. Surgery is the last resort. You should try multiple nonsurgical treatment before contemplat... Read More
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Answered Dec 29, 2021
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Usually can see results in 6 weeks. It is hard to known without a complete history and symptoms
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Answered Nov 24, 2021
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Not usually but can be concerning for dehydration or electrolyte imbalance. If persistent can check labs and treat at needed
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Answered Dec 26, 2021
A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
There are many possible causes including arthritis in another joint, infection, fracture, failure of the suspension device. It would be best to have y... Read More
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Answered Dec 01, 2021
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Activity related shoulder pain could be related to the rotator cuff tendons, the labrum, or the biceps tendon. If pain persists and limit your activit... Read More
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Answered Sep 16, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
No. Just need to make sure that you are watching your caffeine intake as well as Tylenol intake. Don’t take more than a safe dose for your age
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Reviewed Dec 30, 2021
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It may be a cyst behind the knee. If it has been present for that period of time it would beneficial to get it checked out
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Answered Nov 24, 2021
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
That is not found in dust.
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Answered Nov 11, 2021
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
You can start with physical therapy for core strengthening and posture. If there is numbness down the leg or issues using the bathroom seek urgent eva... Read More
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Answered Nov 24, 2021
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
No
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Answered Sep 16, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It means the space where the nerves exit the spine is not narrow. The cushion between the spine bones is stressed but not pushing on vital structures.... Read More
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Reviewed Oct 07, 2021
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
An injury is unlikely to cause creptius all over. It is normal for joints to pop and crack. If it is not painful it is nothing to worry about. If ther... Read More
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Answered Oct 16, 2021
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It would be very unlikely to happen that way. Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water and take other precautions.
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Reviewed Nov 17, 2021
A 70-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
You should have imaging of your spine and work up pain.
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Answered Oct 06, 2021
A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Yes that would indicate a tear of the meniscus. Specifically the back part of the meniscus on the inside of the knee.
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Reviewed Aug 03, 2021
A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
The most likely answer is yes. Give the healing process time and work with physical therapy. It is common to have knee pain after a surgery to fix a t... Read More
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Answered Aug 11, 2021
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It could be referred pain from some other location. With out more information it is hard to determine the cause
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Answered Oct 06, 2021
A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It could be patellofemoral syndrome. You should have your primary care evaluate and refer to therapy. There are other possible causes that your PCP ca... Read More
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Answered Oct 06, 2021
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
You have some swelling around the knee. That is essentially a normal MRI
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Answered Nov 24, 2021
A 84-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It sounds like a vascular condition. You should see your primary care to see if further work up is needed or medication can help
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Answered Nov 17, 2021
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
No it does not. Have a healthy diet, vitamin d, calcium intake
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Answered Nov 25, 2021
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Usually 4-6 weeks while using anti inflammatory
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Answered Oct 20, 2021
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
The boot protects the incision and takes stress off the ankle. There is a low chance of fracture through the screw holes until they fill in with new b... Read More
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Answered Oct 16, 2021
A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
No. It is a different virus causing a respiratory disease
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Answered Dec 29, 2021
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
There is normal variation in the spine. A Cobb angle less than 10 degrees is considered normal
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Answered Dec 01, 2021
A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Neck and shoulder complaints can typically overlap. If the MRI showed stenosis or nerve compression the neurosurgeon may discuss surgery to remove the... Read More
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Answered Aug 11, 2021
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
No it is not a problem. However if it is bothering you you can attempt to distract yourself in other ways. You’re not causing any harm or damage. If y... Read More
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Reviewed Nov 12, 2021
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Without seeing the images it is hard to interpret. It may be a normal post operative finding or it may be related to surgery.
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Answered Oct 06, 2021
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
And usually takes anywhere from 2 to 5 days for the steroid to work. Sometimes it can take 1 to 2 weeks to see results. If the phone is still triggeri... Read More
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Answered Nov 11, 2021
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
No you would not gain noticeable increase in height
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Answered Nov 30, 2021
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
If it is not getting better it may be cellulitis or a dvt. Both of those are treatable but can be dangerous. It would be a good idea to have your pcp ... Read More
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Answered Dec 29, 2021
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Usually carpal bossing can be managed without surgery doing things such as splinting and oral pain medications as needed . It might need local steroid... Read More
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Answered Oct 16, 2021
A 82-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Most of the time with people describe the pain is burning, stinging or electric, that’s more likely nerve pain. Arthritic pain can be dull achy and ch... Read More
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Answered Dec 29, 2021
A 70-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Air is being pushed out of the joint
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Answered Oct 22, 2021
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
You can wear a brace do physical therapy. If still problematic seek evaluation
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Answered Oct 22, 2021
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Most people would schedule surgery once your range of motion is back to normal. Most people have pain for 1 to 3 weeks after surgery
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Answered Sep 16, 2021
A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Limitations with range of motion can have multiple causes. If there is no injury it can be congenital. If there has been an injury it could be related... Read More
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Answered Oct 16, 2021
A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
At this point in time a biopsy would be the next reasonable step to identify the mass. Have you seen an oncologist?
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Answered Nov 17, 2021
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It sounds like you have a hematoma. While a torn ligament can cause that the trauma can also cause it. If you haven’t seen your
Primary care since the... Read More
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Answered Dec 29, 2021
A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Depending on what has already been done, therapy is the initial course of management. Advanced imaging studies such as MRI can look for meniscal tear ... Read More
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Answered Oct 06, 2021
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
If it is not continuing don’t worry about it. If persistent or constant can have pcp evaluate it
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Answered Dec 26, 2021
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It can be irritation of the joint between the wrist bones and metacarpal bones
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Answered Oct 06, 2021
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Usually the mri is used for operative planning. If you have tried injections therapy and other non surgical measures still have symptoms that affect a... Read More
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Answered Oct 20, 2021
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
If you are staying hydrated and not feeling lightheaded or dizzy there is no problem with that program. Exercise can help with mental health
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Answered Nov 25, 2021
A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Bone spurs are seen around arthritic joints. If there is arthritis in the knee especially arthritis between the knee and thigh bone it is not uncommon... Read More
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Reviewed Oct 06, 2021
A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
And she can use a sling for comfort. Would recommend following up with the surgeon to discuss discomfort in the shoulder. Depending upon initial evalu... Read More
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Answered Nov 11, 2021
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
It depends on timing of the steroid injection and covid shot. It should not effect the vaccine
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Reviewed Oct 07, 2021
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Usually pain that is pins and needles is nerve pain. In that area it is likely coming from your lower back. If it is worsening you should have somebod... Read More
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Answered Nov 11, 2021
A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
There is increased fluid produced after knee surgery. Use an ace wrap for gentle compression and it should go away
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Answered Oct 22, 2021
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Matthew Bakeranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 14 years experience
Usually bursitis responds to compression and nsaids. If causing problems would be a good idea to get checked out. If it grows would seek evaluation
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Answered Nov 24, 2021
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 2009MD
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